Futurist Law Lab is a student initiative based in Amsterdam that approaches the intersection of law and emerging technologies primarily from a legal perspective.
We bring together law students, tech enthusiasts, and policymakers to collaborate on forward-thinking approaches to legal challenges posed by technological advancement.
Discover how we're making an impact through various initiatives and events.
We hosted a workshop on the EU AI Act for the AI Impact Ambassador Programme at the University of Amsterdam, covering its risk-based approach and implications for academia, innovation, rights, and accountability, while engaging students in critical discussion on responsible AI governance.
We hosted a panel with University of Amsterdam professors on the future of AI regulation in the EU. Moderated by Julia Botti Lirio, the discussion covered the EU AI Act, data privacy, and democratic implications, with insights from Daniel Mügge, Joris van Hoboken, and Fernando van der Vlist.
Legal Hackathon
We hosted an exciting hackathon where legal innovation met creative problem-solving. Together, participants explored innovative approaches to optimize legal frameworks for the modern age.
Join us at the European Parliament in Strasbourg for an exclusive deep dive into the EU AI Act during the European Youth Event. Explore how this groundbreaking legislation will shape the future of artificial intelligence regulation.
What an incredible session we had at UvA! Students engaged passionately in dissecting the EU AI Act, exploring its implications for innovation and fundamental rights. The energy in the room was fantastic as we navigated through complex regulatory frameworks together.
Our VU Amsterdam workshop was a huge success! Participants dove deep into the technical aspects of AI regulation, examining real-world case studies and their legal implications. The interactive discussions and collaborative problem-solving made it an unforgettable learning experience.
We aim to bridge the gap between technological advancement and legal frameworks through youth engagement and innovation.
We aim to engage young people in future-proofing the law. The youth often think they have no control over EU lawmaking, but that is far from the truth!
We want to show people that law is alive, exciting, and ever-changing. The law often lags behind technological developments, but it does not have to be that way!
We promote smart lawmaking, inclusive legislative processes, and aim to be the voice of youth in legal discussions surrounding emerging technologies.
The passionate students behind Futurist Law Lab working to shape the future of legal frameworks.
Founder, Legal Team
Half Belgian, half Polish PPLE student at the University of Amsterdam, majoring in law. Founder of Futurist Law Lab and Partnerships Manager at Computational Social Science. Passionate about interdisciplinary approaches to complex societal challenges, particularly at the intersection of law, technology, and governance. Enjoys mountain hiking, sailing, running, and reading in her free time.
Legal Team
Law major at PPLE College (University of Amsterdam), graduating in 2025. Interested in the intersection of Law and Economics, market regulation, and technology governance including AI, blockchain, and gene editing. Works as a tutor in Mathematics and Economics, and enjoys spending time with her dog, playing rugby, and running.
Legal Team
Second-year PPLE student at the University of Amsterdam, majoring in Law. Interested in Artificial Intelligence and emerging legal challenges, with research on how the European AI Act could impact Ireland's economy and how structural inequalities can be embedded in AI. In his free time, Matthew enjoys training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and playing tennis.
Legal Team
Third-year PPLE student, majoring in Law, at the University of Amsterdam. Has mooting experience in EU competition law and previously worked on a project to popularize EU politics in Czech high schools. Enjoys long hikes, reading British romantic literature, and exploring etymology. Career ambition is to work in EU institutions and contribute to shaping European policies.
Legal Team
Second-year PPLE student at the University of Amsterdam, majoring in law. Has a long-standing interest in STEM, which began through her participation in the BT Young Scientist Competition. It showed her the value of taking complex research and communicating it in a way that's accessible and engaging to the public, something she hopes to continue to do here at the Futurist Law Lab. Outside of academics, you can usually find her at the pool or exploring new cafés around Amsterdam.
Legal Team
Half German and Brazilian PPLE student with electives in Law and Economics and Global AI. Particularly interested in the intersection between Law and Technology and its application in both Europe and Brazil. Values bringing together diverse perspectives to assess issues in today's globalized world. Enjoys drawing, photography, and art in general.
Legal Team
Brazilian/Italian PPLE student with a major in Law and a minor in Law and Economics. Interested in how Law should effectively regulate technology in our increasingly digitalized world and its relation to human rights and security. Analyzes how political groups lobby for or resist regulations like the EU AI Act. Enjoys playing volleyball, going to the movies, and reading in her free time.
AI Team
AI Developer with a BSc in Artificial Intelligence from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Specializes in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Works as an AI Engineer at TasteRay implementing and fine-tuning Large Language Models. Previously served as a Teaching Assistant for Machine Learning and Python at VU Amsterdam and co-founded a web development company. Passionate about building intelligent systems that enhance human capabilities while exploring the ethical dimensions of technology.
AI Team
Computer Scientist with an MSc from ETH Zurich, specializing in large-scale machine learning, language models, and distributed systems. Works on transformer architectures, model generalization, and high-performance training pipelines. Previously contributed to document understanding research published at ICDM and organized AI-focused innovation events. Passionate about advancing reliable, efficient AI systems and exploring their applications across science, law, and entrepreneurship.
AI Team
Third-year Artificial Intelligence student at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, currently on exchange at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Conducting thesis internship at the Institute for Cancer Research, developing ML models for cancer diagnosis. Previous experience includes AI projects for Novo Nordisk and leading development of an intelligent healthcare assistant at Ancora Health. Passionate about the intersections of AI, neuroscience, medicine, and business.
Social Media
At 17, Mauro is the youngest member of Futurist Law Lab. He combines his passion for AI law with his artistic side, finding inspiration in both technology and creative expression. He manages social media, bridging the gap between complex legal discussions and engaging digital storytelling. Believes that the way we communicate ideas is just as important as the ideas themselves.
Legal Team
Law major at PPLE College at the University of Amsterdam, graduating in 2027. I am especially interested in the intersection between Law and Economics and the role technology can play in this field. Outside of academics, I enjoy running, cooking and exploring new cafes around Amsterdam.
We are a team of dedicated students committed to exploring the intersection of law and technology.
Our members are conducting research at the intersection of law and technology. Discover their latest work and insights into the future of legal frameworks.
By Sarka Juklova
This interdisciplinary research explores how smart contract legislation in U.S. states affects users' willingness to adopt the technology, revealing striking insights about the role of legal design in shaping user trust and technological engagement.
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